Kilo Lingo

/musulˈman/

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Translation

Muslim

Word origin

From Arabic muslim ('one who submits'), from the verb aslama ('to submit to God'). Shares its root with 'Islam'.

Origin
Arabic
Root
muslim
English cognates
Muslim, Islam

Grammar

Femininemusulmana
Masc pluralmusulmanes
Fem pluralmusulmanas

Examples

.

He lives in a Muslim neighbourhood in the city centre.

cultura España.

Muslim culture has a long history in Spain.

Muchos ayunan Ramadán.

Many Muslims fast during the month of Ramadan.

.

She is Muslim and prays five times a day.

gran huella Andalucía.

Muslim art left a great mark on Andalusia.

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This word is part of lesson 65.